Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH6

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH6, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GH6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 7 years earlier than the GH6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores vs the GH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GH6 has proportions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") having a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the GH6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GH6 is 79 and 56 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GH6.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH6 will show more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.